{"id":5088,"date":"2020-11-18T11:03:04","date_gmt":"2020-11-18T05:33:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/blog\/?p=5088"},"modified":"2025-02-27T18:18:39","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T12:48:39","slug":"top-opencart-security-tactics-that-you-should-know-about","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/blog\/top-opencart-security-tactics-that-you-should-know-about","title":{"rendered":"Top Opencart Security Tactics That You Should Know About"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/blog\/top-opencart-security-tactics-that-you-should-know-about\/#Opencart_Security_Tactics_to_Get_Effective_Results\" title=\"Opencart Security Tactics to Get Effective Results\">Opencart Security Tactics to Get Effective Results<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/blog\/top-opencart-security-tactics-that-you-should-know-about\/#Usage_of_Secure_Hosting\" title=\"Usage of Secure Hosting\">Usage of Secure Hosting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/blog\/top-opencart-security-tactics-that-you-should-know-about\/#Employ_PHP_Latest_Version\" title=\"Employ PHP Latest Version\">Employ PHP Latest Version<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/blog\/top-opencart-security-tactics-that-you-should-know-about\/#Utilize_Latest_Opencart_Version_Theme_Modules_and_Extensions\" title=\"Utilize Latest Opencart Version, Theme, Modules, and Extensions\">Utilize Latest Opencart Version, Theme, Modules, and Extensions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/blog\/top-opencart-security-tactics-that-you-should-know-about\/#Avoid_Using_Nulled_Opencart_Theme_or_Modules_or_Extensions\" title=\"Avoid Using Nulled Opencart Theme or Modules or Extensions\">Avoid Using Nulled Opencart Theme or Modules or Extensions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/blog\/top-opencart-security-tactics-that-you-should-know-about\/#Use_Anti-fraud_Extension\" title=\"Use Anti-fraud Extension\">Use Anti-fraud Extension<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/blog\/top-opencart-security-tactics-that-you-should-know-about\/#Add_Google_Captcha_or_Basic_Captcha\" title=\"Add Google Captcha or Basic Captcha\">Add Google Captcha or Basic Captcha<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">OpenCart is an open-source eCommerce CMS which is launched in 2010. Since its inception, it has witnessed a massive growth in popularity. In fact, it is considered as the most secure eCommerce platforms in the market.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Within the OpenCart\u2019s core software, only 2 or 3 critical vulnerabilities have been revealed. This is a decent figure as compared to other platforms. However, it does not mean that a core software update can make your OpenCart store safe against cyber attacks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">To make your site secure, we recommend you to look for some reputed <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">OpenCart development<\/span> companies. They have the right tools and resources to update your website with the latest security features.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Opencart_Security_Tactics_to_Get_Effective_Results\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #008000;\">Opencart Security Tactics to Get Effective Results<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Usage_of_Secure_Hosting\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #003366;\"><strong>Usage of Secure Hosting<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Do a thorough research and opt for reliable and secure hosting.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #003366;\"><strong>Delete the Install\/Folder<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">After installing OpenCart, you have to check install\/folder is present. If it is there, then you have to remove it otherwise it can create a security hole.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #003366;\"><strong>Perform Admin Security Settings<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">You have to login to admin section for doing security settings and you will see the following fields:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\">\n<li>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #800000;\"><strong>Use of SSL<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">For using SSL, you have to check with your host whether a SSL certificate is installed or not. If it is present, then you should include an SSL URL to the catalog and admin configuration files.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\">\n<li>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #800000;\"><strong>Allow Forgotten Password<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This field will get disabled automatically if a hack attempt is being done on the system.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\">\n<li>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #800000;\"><strong>Use Shared Sessions<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Always share the cookie sessions between the stores. This allows cart to be passed between different domains.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\">\n<li>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #800000;\"><strong>Encryption Key<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">You should always provide secret key as it is useful in encrypting private information while processing orders.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Employ_PHP_Latest_Version\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #003366;\"><strong>Employ PHP Latest Version<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Since PHP V5.6 is coming to an end, there will be no security updates. They will be prone to more unpatched security vulnerabilities. So always use the latest version of PHP for security reasons.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"box-shadow: 0 0 16px #cccccc; padding: 10px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"\/blog\/how-a-good-seo-strategy-can-boost-your-opencart-store-to-first-page-of-google-results\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">How a Good SEO Strategy can Boost Your OpenCart Store to First Page of Google Results<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Utilize_Latest_Opencart_Version_Theme_Modules_and_Extensions\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #003366;\"><strong>Utilize Latest Opencart Version, Theme, Modules, and Extensions<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It is highly recommended to deploy latest OpenCart version, theme, modules, and extensions. You may encounter a few issues while getting the upgraded version of your custom modules and extensions. But, if you skip updating, then you are risking the security.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_Using_Nulled_Opencart_Theme_or_Modules_or_Extensions\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #003366;\"><strong>Avoid Using Nulled Opencart Theme or Modules or Extensions<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Always opt for reliable plugins and themes provider. It will cost you some but it is good for the overall security of your OpenCart store.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_Anti-fraud_Extension\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #003366;\"><strong>Use Anti-fraud Extension<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">OpenCart offers a few anti-fraud extensions by default. These aid store owners to protect their eCommerce websites from malicious fraudsters.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"8\">\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Add_Google_Captcha_or_Basic_Captcha\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #003366;\"><strong>Add Google Captcha or Basic Captcha<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It is advisable to add Google Captcha or basic captcha on the form. This is useful in removing spams and emails that carry vulnerable links.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"box-shadow: 0 0 16px #cccccc; padding: 10px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"\/blog\/the-benefits-of-progressive-web-app-in-opencart-ecommerce-website\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">The Benefits of Progressive Web App in OpenCart Ecommerce Website<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">So, these are some security tactics for OpenCart that users should be versed in. All are effective in making a site more secure. If you are facing a hard time in maintaining your eCommerce store with the latest security updates, then you should search for the services specializing in rendering unparalleled <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"\/opencart-development\/\">OpenCart eCommerce solutions<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>OpenCart is an open-source eCommerce CMS which is launched in 2010. Since its inception, it has witnessed a massive growth in popularity. In fact, it is considered as the most secure eCommerce platforms in the market. 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